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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,598.14, 38,085.26 and 15,022.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,598.14, 38,085.26 and 15,022.89 is: 20,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,598.14 : 38,085.26 = 15,022.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,598.14/38,085.26 = 15,022.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,598.14x = 38,085.26 × 15,022.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,598.14x = 572,150,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,150,596.49/27,598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.49

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